Have PC connect to internet through Mac with firewire and file sharing

Hi, I have a network of 2 computers, one Mac and the another PC. The Mac is connected to the internet and the PC is connect to the Mac through firewire. I have managed to set up a file sharing system, both Mac and PC read each other without any third party applications. This is working great, however, the two computers successfully connect only when the PC is turned on first, or else the Mac will say that there is no device connected to the Firewire port. If the Mac is on, and then the PC gets turned on, I have to restart the Mac in order for the connection to be established. Is this normal? Is there a fix for this?
I'm also interested in having internet on the PC as well. How will I be able to do this through a firewire cable?
Thanks

Schmerz Meister wrote:
Say my PC's ethernet plug is damaged and all my PCI slots are taken. I won't be able to hook it up to an ethernet connection. How can I use firewire for internet?
Run System Preferences->Sharing->Inernet Sharing->Firewire
It's that simple.

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